CVE-2026-20998: Samsung Mobile Smart Switch · - Improper Authentication
Affects Samsung Mobile Smart SwitchSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.1 High · patch available : patch Samsung Mobile Smart Switch soon.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 06:59 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 47% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 16 Mar 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 29 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung MobileSmart Switch | Affected– | Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
- Immediately update Samsung Smart Switch to version 3.7.69.15 or later once available to apply the official patch addressing the authentication flaw.
- Until patching is possible, restrict network access to Smart Switch services by implementing firewall rules or network segmentation to limit exposure to trusted devices and networks only.
- Monitor network traffic for unusual or unauthorized Smart Switch connection attempts, especially from external or untrusted sources.
- Educate users about the risk of interacting with unsolicited links or files that could trigger the vulnerability, minimizing user interaction vectors.
- Employ endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to detect anomalous behaviors related to Smart Switch usage.
- Coordinate with Samsung support channels for updates and advisories to stay informed about patches and exploit developments.
- Review and audit device provisioning and backup processes to ensure minimal exposure of sensitive data through Smart Switch.
- Consider disabling Smart Switch functionality on devices where it is not essential to reduce the attack surface.
Description
Improper authentication in Smart Switch prior to version 3.7.69.15 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication.